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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.08, 534.24 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.08, 534.24 and 221.30 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.08 : 534.24 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.08/534.24 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.08x = 534.24 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.08x = 118,227.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,227.31/387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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